Welcome to the About Seniors Education page. Learning is a life long pursuit and the following Adult Educational Organisations are a great place for mature age students to re-start or continue their study. These days, online education offers courses of an equal value to that you would get on campus, so there’s plenty of opportunity for opening your mind and opening your books.

Universities of the Third Age

Universities of the Third Age, or U3As as they are more often called, are voluntary, non-profit organisations which aim to offer older people low-cost educational opportunities that operate in a pleasant, supportive social setting. There are no formal entry requirements, no examinations and no “awards”. U3As are built on the premise that, collectively, older people have the skills & knowledge to provide learning for themselves. Find out more

Basic car maintenance courses

Whether your heading off on a road trip or just trying to keep costs down, a useful skill to have is being able to carry out your own basic car maintenance.

Knowing how to do the basics yourself can not only save you money but also give you an interest and a new skill.  There are many courses throughout Australia, some are even free, that will give you an understanding of what you need to do to keep your car on the road. If nothing else, it will enable you to understand if the work your mechanic claims to be needed on your vehicle is actually necessary.

For details of courses that run in your area, visit courses.com.au

Live it save it

There can be nothing more gratifying than saving a life. NSW Ambulance Service has a community course that can help you help others.

The “LIFE…Live It Save It” program is a successful community education program that has been running in New South Wales for three years and was developed by the Ambulance Service of NSW to educate over 55 retirees on recognising and dealing effectively with medical emergencies. 

The program is free to all community clubs in New South Wales who cater to retirees, only takes one hour to complete and there are no exams or tests. It is a self-learning program designed to be facilitated by community members in a group environment.

The program’s key objectives are:
- Early recognition of signs and symptoms of medical emergencies
- Calling ‘000’ immediately for an ambulance
- Following ambulance calltaker instructions

Also included in the “LIFE ....Live It Save It!” program is a short practical component and discussion time. 

Since its rollout in 2007, over 5,000 community members have participated in the program with enthusiastic feedback received. An independent evaluation was conducted in late 2008 with findings revealing that almost all (96%) said that they knew what to do in a medical emergency.

To get your community group involved and receive a free kit simply email your name, community group’s name, postal address and estimated number of participants to or phone 9320 7795.

Learn something new everyday

Keeping your mind active is the key to a better way of life and personal fulfillment.

Opening your mind to something new helps keep you stimulated and able to interact with the ever changing world around you. An invaluable resource is the internet, providing access to learning aids and ideas to get you started.

To read Lifelong learning, an article recently published in Your Life magazine, click here. It’s full of great ideas to keep your mind active and many useful resources to get you on your way to learning something new.